DE102024108336A1 - Mop bucket and mop system for cleaning floor surfaces - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a mop bucket (104) for a mop system (100). The mop bucket (104) comprises a first chamber (48) for holding mop water, a second chamber (52) for holding a liquid for rinsing a mop after a cleaning process, and at least one third chamber (50) arranged between the first chamber (48) and the second chamber (52) for drying a mop cloth (140) of the mop (110), wherein the first chamber (48) and the second chamber (52) are separated and spatially spaced from one another by the third chamber (50).
The invention further relates to a wiping system (100) comprising a mop (110) with a holding plate (112), a wiping cloth (140) that is fixable or fixed to a first side (118) of the holding plate (112) and a handle (116) that is fixable or fixed to a second side (120) of the holding plate (112), as well as with such a mop bucket (104), wherein a device (10) for wringing out a wiping cloth (140) is placed on the mop bucket (104) or is at least partially integrated into the mop bucket (104).

Description

The invention relates to a mop bucket and a mop system with such a mop bucket for cleaning floor surfaces according to the preamble of the independent patent claims.

Technological background

Numerous mopping systems are available for cleaning floors in apartments and houses. These typically consist of a fluid container for holding water mixed with cleaning agent, a mop with a mop cloth or mop elements attached to the mop, and a wringing element for the mop. To mop a floor, the mop is immersed in the water mixed with cleaning agent, dehumidified with the wringing element, and then the floor is cleaned with the residual moisture remaining in the mop cloth.

The disadvantage of these conventional mopping systems, however, is that the mop is rinsed again in the water in the reservoir after cleaning, which causes the water to become dirty over time. This reduces cleaning performance. Furthermore, it is also disadvantageous from a hygienic point of view to immerse the mop in the water containing the absorbed dirt and contaminants.

In order to achieve a good cleaning result with such a wiping system, the cleaning water must be changed frequently, which is not only time-consuming but also not particularly sustainable, since additional cleaning agent is required with each change of the cleaning water.

Alternatively, with such a system, it may be necessary to replace the wiping cloth during a cleaning process because the wiping cloth becomes so dirty that sufficient cleaning performance is no longer achieved.

Wiping systems are known from the prior art in which the mop is squeezed or wiped off on a device attached to the mop bucket for wringing out the wiping cloth in order to reduce the moisture content in the wiping cloth.

For example, a mop system is known from the prior art in which a holding plate for the mop has a joint and is folded together and inserted into a slot to wring out the mop. A disadvantage of such a system, however, is that it requires comparatively high forces to wring out the mop sufficiently. Furthermore, the wringing forces are highly dependent on the operator, so that a reproducible wringing result with low residual moisture in the mop cannot be achieved. This can lead to too much moisture being introduced into floor surfaces, particularly wooden or parquet floors, and the floor can suffer long-term damage. Furthermore, wringing the mop too forcefully can damage the mop fibers and/or the wringing device, which can reduce the service life of at least one component of the mop system. In addition, such mop systems usually have a bucket in which mop water mixed with cleaning agent is stored.

The disadvantage of such a system, however, is that the dirt and impurities picked up while cleaning the floor surface are released into the cleaning water when the mop is rinsed and wringed out. This leads to the cleaning water itself quickly becoming heavily contaminated, especially on heavily soiled floors, and requiring frequent replacement.

Furthermore, wiping systems are known in which a mop with a rigid holding plate for a wiping cloth is inserted into a slot and squeezed out against a wiper lip, thereby reducing the moisture content in the wiping cloth. Although such systems offer the advantage over the systems described in the previous section that wringing occurs relatively evenly across the entire length of the wiping cloth, the wringing result here too depends on the force exerted by the operator and/or on the manufacturing tolerances of the system, meaning that a completely satisfactory and reproducible wringing result is still not achieved. Furthermore, in such systems, the fiber of the wiping cloth is generally only loaded in one direction, which leads to uneven wear of the wiping cloth and, consequently, to a deteriorating cleaning result.

The printed matter US 2008 / 0 006 640 A1 discloses a mop system with a mop bucket for a mop with three chambers. A first chamber holds cleaning fluid, which is typically water with detergent. A second chamber holds clean water. To mop, the mop is first immersed in the first chamber containing the cleaning fluid. If the mop is dirty after use, it is cleaned by immersing it rinsed into the clear water of the chamber. The mop is then squeezed into a third chamber. Water squeezed out of the mop cannot flow into the other chambers.

From the GB 2 323 776 A A mop system with a bucket divided into two main compartments by a partition wall is known. One compartment contains a filter compartment containing an elastic filter. The filter compartment has an opening in one wall, which in this embodiment is shared with the partition wall, and this opening is connected to the compartment. The upper end of the filter chamber is closed by a movable pressure plate with openings for the entry of liquid from the chamber. A mop wringing device is mounted above the filter compartment on two guides. The arrangement is such that the container in both chambers is filled below the upper edge of the partition wall. The mop is moistened in the chamber and wrung out in the device. By pressing down the device, the pressure plate compresses the filter, and the cleaning solution is forced through the filter and through the connecting opening into the compartment. The subsequent wringing of the mop filters the dirt out of the cleaning solution, so that a clean solution is always available in the chamber for mopping.

Although the solutions known from the state of the art enable improved cleaning of the cleaning water by means of separate chambers for the fresh and used cleaning water, there is still a risk that water will flow from one chamber to the other, for example when carrying or moving the bucket.

Summary of the invention

The object of the invention is to provide a mop bucket which enables simple and safe operation and the best possible cleaning of a floor.

This object is achieved by a mop bucket for a mop system. The mop bucket comprises a first chamber for holding mop water, a second chamber for holding a liquid for rinsing a mop after a cleaning operation, and at least one third chamber arranged between the first chamber and the second chamber for drying a mop wipe. The first chamber and the second chamber are separated and spatially spaced from each other by the third chamber.

The mop bucket according to the invention enables particularly thorough and efficient cleaning of a floor surface, as the fresh mop water does not come into contact with the increasingly dirty liquid used to rinse the mop cloth after the mopping process. Furthermore, the mop bucket can absorb the liquid released when wringing out the mop cloth and collect it in the third chamber. This allows the liquids to be kept separate from each other, minimizing the risk of contamination of the clean mop water and thus ensuring the best possible mopping result.

The additional features listed in the dependent claims enable advantageous improvements and further developments of the mop bucket mentioned in the independent claim.

In an advantageous embodiment of the mop bucket, the at least three chambers of the mop bucket are formed by bucket inserts arranged in the mop bucket. The chambers can be easily formed by bucket inserts in the mop bucket. Furthermore, a chamber system consisting of individual bucket inserts allows one of the bucket inserts to be replaced without having to completely empty the mop system. Furthermore, such an option for replacing an individual bucket insert is advantageous even in the event of damage, since only the insert needs to be replaced and not the entire bucket or the entire mop system. This protects the environment and is also beneficial in terms of sustainability.

It is particularly preferred if the bucket inserts are received in the mop bucket in a form-fitting manner by form-locking elements. This makes it easy to prevent the bucket inserts from slipping. Furthermore, the mop system could also be used if, for example, only one or two bucket inserts were inserted in the mop bucket, without these bucket inserts changing their position. Furthermore, a form-locking connection between the bucket inserts and the mop bucket enables the bucket inserts to be exchanged, in particular for filling or emptying such a bucket insert, without the other bucket inserts shifting. This enables particularly easy filling and emptying of the bucket inserts or the chambers of the mop bucket formed by the bucket inserts.

In an advantageous embodiment of the mop bucket, it is provided that the mop bucket has a lid with which an opening of the mop bucket can be closed. This reduces the risk of escaping from the mop inserts. The cleaning water or the liquid used to rinse the mop cloth can be reduced. In particular, a lid can prevent water from escaping from the mop bucket opening when the mop bucket is moved or moved. Furthermore, the lid can protect a mop wringer to prevent damage to the mechanism due to clumsy and/or unintentional handling by the mop operator.

It is preferred if at least a first slot, a second slot, and a third slot are formed in the lid for inserting the mop into the various chambers or bucket inserts of the mop bucket. This allows for easy insertion of the mop into the chamber containing the fresh cleaning water, the chamber containing the liquid for rinsing the mop, or the drying chamber.

It is particularly preferred if the first and/or the second slot, preferably the first and the second slot in each case, are designed as T-shaped slots. According to a further advantageous embodiment, the third slot is H-shaped. This allows the mop to be inserted into the slots with the handle, wherein the shape of the slots also determines the position of the mop relative to the stripping elements of the device for wringing out the cleaning cloth and prevents incorrect use by the mop operator. The H-shaped slot also enables a compact design, as an H-shaped third slot can save installation space, as the mop can be inserted into the third slot in a first orientation and a second orientation. The first orientation is provided for stripping or wringing out the cleaning cloth after absorbing fresh cleaning water, and the second orientation is provided after rinsing the cleaning cloth in a rinsing liquid, in particular in clear tap water. The stem is held in the center web of the H-shaped slot, which saves installation space compared to two T-shaped slots.

A further improvement to the mop bucket provides for a fastening mechanism to be formed on the mop bucket and/or the lid to connect the lid and mop bucket to each other in a force-fitting and/or positive-locking manner and in a reversibly detachable manner. This creates a particularly stable connection between the mop bucket and the lid that customers perceive as high-quality and trustworthy.

It is preferred if the fastening mechanism includes a clamping device with which the lid can be clamped against the mop bucket. Such a clamping device enables a positive and non-positive connection between the lid and the mop bucket, which reliably prevents it from coming loose. This minimizes, in particular, the risk of the lid shifting when the mop is inserted into the slots in the lid or of the lid being lifted off the mop when the mop is pulled out of one of the slots.

It is particularly preferred if the clamping device is provided with handles for carrying the mop bucket. Handles can facilitate opening and closing the clamping device. Furthermore, the handles can be used to transport the mop bucket, allowing for easy relocation or carrying.

Alternatively or additionally, an advantageous embodiment of the mop bucket provides a handle attached to the mop bucket for carrying the mop bucket. A handle formed on the mop bucket also makes it easy to move and carry the mop bucket. In particular, the handle allows the mop bucket to be carried even when the lid is not attached.

A further aspect of the invention relates to a mop system comprising a mop with a holding plate, a mop cloth that is or can be fixed to a first side of the holding plate, and a handle that is or can be fixed to a second side of the holding plate. The mop system further comprises a mop bucket as described in the preceding sections and a device for wringing out a mop cloth, which is mounted on the mop bucket or at least partially integrated into the mop bucket.

In this context, wringing a mop refers to any process in which the moisture in the mop is reduced by exerting force on the mop, including, in particular, pressing or wiping the mop. Mopping water refers, in particular, to tap water containing a cleaning agent. A mop rinsing liquid refers, in particular, to clear tap water without any additives. Alternatively, the rinsing liquid may also contain additives to facilitate the removal of dirt and grime from the mop.

The wiping system according to the invention enables particularly thorough and efficient cleaning of a floor surface, as the fresh wiping water does not come into contact with the increasingly dirty liquid used to rinse the wiping cloth after the wiping process. Furthermore, the drying of the wiping cloth ensures that the wiping cloth dries quickly and efficiently both after immersion in the fresh wiping water and after rinsing the wiping cloth in the liquid. This allows particularly sensitive floor surfaces such as wooden or parquet floors to be wiped efficiently with a "damp" wipe. Furthermore, the wiping system according to the invention is suitable for damp wiping the floor of an average-sized single-family home with a living space of up to 250 square meters under normal soiling conditions without having to replace the wiping water or the rinsing liquid in between. This results in significant time savings compared to known wiping systems.

In an advantageous embodiment of the mop bucket, the device for wringing out the mop cloth is integrated into the lid of the mop bucket. This makes it particularly easy to fill the first chamber with cleaning water and the second chamber with a liquid for rinsing the mop cloth. Furthermore, integrating the device for wringing out the mop cloth into the lid enables simple installation and easy removal of bucket inserts from the mop bucket.

Short description of the characters

• 1 ein bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel für eine Vorrichtung zum Auswringen eines Wischtuchs eines erfindungsgemäßen Wischsystems in einer Draufsicht,
• 2 einen Schnitt durch eine Vorrichtung zum Auswringen eines Wischtuchs,
• 3 ein bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Wischeimers mit einem Deckel für ein erfindungsgemäßes Wischsystem,
• 4 eine Vorrichtung zum Auswringen eines Wischtuchs mit Einsätzen für den Wischeimer, welche die unterschiedlichen Kammern des Wischeimers ausbilden,
• 5 eine weitere schematische Schnittdarstellung durch eine Vorrichtung zum Auswringen eines Wischtuchs sowie die Kammern des Eimers eines erfindungsgemäßen Wischsystems,
• 6 eine Draufsicht eines Ausführungsbeispiels einer Haltevorrichtung für einen Wischmopp eines erfindungsgemäßen Wischsystems, an welcher ein Wischtuch gehalten wird
• 7 das in 6 dargestellte Ausführungsbeispiel einer Haltevorrichtung für einen Wischmopp in einer dreidimensionalen Darstellung,
• 8 einen Endbereich einer Haltevorrichtung für einen Wischmopp mit einem geöffneten Spannelement,
• 9 eine Halteplatte einer Haltevorrichtung in einer schematischen Darstellung, und
• 10 einen Wischmopp eines erfindungsgemäßen Wischsystems in einer schematischen Darstellung.

The invention is explained in more detail below using an exemplary embodiment and the accompanying drawings. The figures show:

• 1 a preferred embodiment of a device for wringing out a wiping cloth of a wiping system according to the invention in a plan view,
• 2 a section through a device for wringing out a wiping cloth,
• 3 a preferred embodiment of a mop bucket according to the invention with a lid for a mop system according to the invention,
• 4 a device for wringing out a wiping cloth with inserts for the wiping bucket, which form the different chambers of the wiping bucket,
• 5 a further schematic sectional view through a device for wringing out a wiping cloth and the chambers of the bucket of a wiping system according to the invention,
• 6 a plan view of an embodiment of a holding device for a mop of a wiping system according to the invention, on which a wiping cloth is held
• 7 that in 6 illustrated embodiment of a holding device for a mop in a three-dimensional representation,
• 8 an end region of a holding device for a mop with an open clamping element,
• 9 a holding plate of a holding device in a schematic representation, and
• 10 a mop of a wiping system according to the invention in a schematic representation.

Detailed description of the invention

In 1 A preferred embodiment of a device 10 according to the invention for wringing out a wiping cloth 140 of a wiping system 100 is shown in a plan view. The device 10 comprises a first frame segment 12, a second frame segment 16, and a third frame segment 14, wherein the first frame segment 12 and the second frame segment 16 are preferably identical. The first frame segment 12, the second frame segment 16, and the third frame segment 14 can be designed either as separate components or as a single component. The frame segments 12, 14, 16 represent a cover plate through which a mop 110 of the wiping system 100 is inserted into a mop bucket 104. The frame construction with the three frame segments 12, 14, 16 is preferably designed to be mirror-symmetrical to a first central axis 66 and mirror-symmetrical to a second central axis 68 to enable mounting of the device 10 on the mop bucket 104 in any orientation. Alternatively, the device 10 may also deviate from mirror symmetry in at least one axis, in which case, correct mounting of the device 10 on the mop bucket 104 is necessary.

In the first frame segment 12, a first slot 42 is formed, in which the 6 to 10 The first slot 42 is T-shaped to allow insertion of the mop 110 with the handle 116 into the first slot 42. A first wiper lip 18 is arranged on the first slot 42 to Wipe cloth 140 of the mop 110. For this purpose, a holding plate 112 of the mop 110 is pressed against the wiper lip 18 by a first pressure roller 26 such that the wiper cloth 140 is wiped off the first wiper lip 18 and the moisture is wrung out of the wiper cloth 140. The first pressure roller 26 is pretensioned by a first spring element 34 so that the holding plate 112 of the mop 110 is pressed against the first wiper lip 18 with a substantially constant force when the mop 110 is inserted into the first slot 42, thus achieving a dehumidification result of the wiper cloth 140 that is easily reproducible. Preferably, as in 1 As shown, two first pressure rollers 26 are provided, which are arranged on both sides of the T-shaped first slot 42 in order to press the holding plate 112 as evenly as possible against the first wiper lip 18. Below the first slot 42 in the first frame segment 12 there is a chamber in which cleaning water mixed with cleaning agent is stored.

In the second frame segment 16, a second slot 44 is formed, in which the 6 to 10 The mop 110 described in more detail can be inserted. The second slot 44 is T-shaped to enable the mop 110 to be inserted with the handle 116 into the second slot 44. A second wiper lip 20 is arranged on the second slot 44 to wipe off a wiping cloth 140 of the mop 110. For this purpose, a holding plate 112 of the mop 110 is pressed against the second wiper lip 20 by a second pressure roller 28 in such a way that the wiping cloth 140 is wiped off the second wiper lip 20 and the moisture is wrung out of the wiping cloth 140. The second pressure roller 28 is pre-tensioned by a second spring element 36, so that the holding plate 112 of the mop 110 is pressed against the second wiper lip 20 with a substantially constant force when the mop 110 is inserted into the second slot 44, thus achieving a dehumidification result of the wiper cloth 140 that is easily reproducible. Preferably, as in 1 As shown, two second pressure rollers 28 are provided, which are arranged on both sides of the T-shaped second slot 44 in order to press the holding plate 112 as evenly as possible against the second wiper lip 20. Below the second slot 44, there is a chamber in the second frame segment 14 in which a liquid for rinsing the mop 110, in particular tap water, is stored.

A third frame segment 14 is arranged or formed between the first frame segment 12 and the second frame segment 16. The third frame segment 14 has an H-shaped third slot 46, on which further wiper lips 22, 23, 24 and 25 are arranged. The H-shaped third slot 46 can be divided into a T-shaped fourth slot 47 and a T-shaped fifth slot 49. The third frame segment 14 represents a drying area in which the wiping cloth 140 is dried and wrung out after being immersed in the wiping water or after being rinsed in the rinsing liquid. The H-shaped third slot 46 is mirror-symmetrical to the first central axis 66. At an end of the H-shaped third slot 46 facing the first frame segment 12, the fourth slot 47 is formed, on which a third wiper lip 22 is arranged to wring out the mop 110 after it has been immersed in the cleaning water. At an end of the H-shaped third slot 46 facing the second frame segment 16, the fifth slot 49 is formed, on which a fifth wiper lip 24 is arranged to wring out the mop 110 after it has been immersed in the liquid to rinse the mop 110. Furthermore, further pressure rollers 30, 32 are provided on a central web 70 of the third frame segment 14 in order to press the holding plate 112 of the mop 110 against the respective wiper lip 22, 24. The further pressure rollers 30, 32 are pre-tensioned via further spring elements 38, 40 in order to exert a substantially constant pressure on the holding plate 112 of the mop 110.

In 2 The device 10 for wringing out a wiping cloth 140 is shown in a sectional view. It can be seen that a first bucket insert 48 for the mop bucket 104 is located below the first frame segment 12, a third bucket insert 50 is located below the third frame segment 14, and a second bucket insert 52 is located below the second frame segment 16. The first bucket insert 48 stores the cleaning water. The second bucket insert 52 stores the liquid for rinsing the mop 110 after the wiping process. The third bucket insert 50 is empty and serves to collect dripping water released when the mop 140 is wiped off or wrung out.

Furthermore, in 2 It can be seen that a fourth wiper lip 23 is arranged on the third frame segment 14 below the third wiper lip 22. Starting from the third and fourth wiper lips 22, 23, a return line 54, 56 is provided, which connects the fourth slot 47 with the first bucket insert 48, so that the wiping water separated from the wiper cloth at the third wiper lip 22 or the fourth wiper lip 23 140 is returned to the first bucket insert 48.

Furthermore, in 2 It can be seen that a sixth wiper lip 25 is arranged on the third frame segment 14 below the fifth wiper lip 24. A return line 58, 60 is provided from each of the fifth and sixth wiper lips 24, 25, which connects the fifth slot 49 to the second bucket insert 52 in order to return the liquid discharged from the wiping cloth 140 at the fifth wiper lip 24 or the sixth wiper lip 25 to the second bucket insert 52 for rinsing the mop 110.

The arrangement of the third, fourth, fifth and sixth wiper lips 22, 23, 24, 25 makes it possible to dry the fibers of the wiping cloth 140 both when inserting/pressing down the mop 110 and when pulling out/pulling up the mop 110, whereby the drying time can be significantly shortened compared to wiping systems known from the prior art, since in known wiping systems wringing only takes place when inserting the mop 110 into the slot and thus more strokes are necessary to achieve a sufficient drying result of the wiping cloth 140. Thus, each movement of the handle 116 of the mop 110 contributes to the drying process of the fibers of the wiping cloth 140. In addition, the geometry of the wiper lips 22, 23, 24, 25 on the two levels of the second frame segment 14 ensures that the fibers of the wiper cloth 140 are dried and cleaned more quickly. The wiper lips are aligned at an angle of 10° to 25°, preferably 14° to 19°, to the horizontal.

In the third frame segment 14, the wiper lips 22, 23, 24, 25 ensure that the floor fibers of the wiping cloth 140 are dried. Furthermore, the wiper lips 22, 23, 24, 25 ensure that the floor fibers are cleaned after immersion in the cleaning water or rinsing liquid, where they are also cleaned first. This process is similar in all mop systems. This means that in the mop systems on the market, the drying and cleaning process in the dry area only occurs once per stroke. In the cleaning system according to the invention, there are two drying areas in which this process occurs twice. When the handle 116 is first pushed down and pulled up to dry the floor fibers of the wiping cloth 140, the floor fibers are dried twice in the present mop system 100 because there are two levels of wiper lips 22, 23, 24, 25. The drying process is thus twice as fast compared to other mop systems. Likewise, the first time the handle is pushed down and pulled up in this system, after immersing it in the cleaning water or the rinsing liquid, the floor fibers are cleaned twice in the third frame segment 14 due to the two lip levels. This process is repeated twice, thus the floor fibers are cleaned four times in the dry area when the handle 116 of the mop 110 is pushed down and pulled up twice.

A further advantage of the special arrangement and design of the wiper lips 22, 23, 24, 25 on two levels is that the fibers of the wiping cloth 140 are brushed, cleaned, and dried in both directions. This combination, together with the double immersion in the water areas, leads to particularly thorough cleaning and drying of the floor fibers. By processing the fibers of the wiping cloth 140 on both sides, the fibers are stressed not only in one fiber direction, but in both fiber directions. This results in less and significantly more even wear of the fibers of the wiping cloth, which leads to an improved cleaning result. The one-sided wear common in other systems is eliminated with this system. The service life of the floor fibers is thus extended. Thanks to the double-level lip system 22, 23, 24, 25, the floor fibers are evenly dry and clean across the entire surface. The third and fifth wiper lips 22, 24 are arranged at a first angle α to the horizontal, and the fourth and sixth wiper lips 23, 25 are arranged at a second angle β to the horizontal. Furthermore, the upper wiper lips, i.e., the third wiper lip 22 and the fifth wiper lip 24, have a perforation so that the fibers of the wiper 140 are even better dewatered and the wiped-off water can be drained away. The wiper lips 22, 24 are preferably perforated throughout. The shape of the perforation can be adapted according to the design and thus vary depending on production.

In 3 A mop bucket 104 according to the invention is shown with a lid 102 for a mop system 100. A handle 109 is provided on the mop bucket 104 to enable the mop system 100 to be easily transported. The mop bucket 104 is designed to 4 To accommodate the illustrated bucket inserts 48, 50, 52 in a form-fitting manner. For this purpose, corresponding form-fitting elements 72, 74, 76 are formed on the bucket inserts 48, 50, 52 and on the mop bucket 104 in order to enable stable and reliable accommodation of the bucket inserts 48, 50, 52 in the mop bucket 104.

The mop bucket 104 has a lid 102 in which the device 10 for wringing out the mop cloth 140 is at least partially arranged or which covers the device 10 to protect the mechanism of the device and to prevent undesired leakage of cleaning water from the mop bucket 104. For this purpose, a fastening mechanism 106 is provided on the lid 102 and/or on the bucket 104, via which the lid 102 is connected to the mop bucket 104. The fastening mechanism 106 comprises a tensioning device 108, such as is known, for example, as a closure on hard-shell suitcases. Furthermore, additional handles 107 can be formed on the fastening mechanism 106 to make it easier to carry the mop bucket or to move it while mopping.

Instead of a 3 Instead of the lid 102 shown, which is guided on an inner side of the mop bucket 104, a lid 102 can also be used which projects beyond the edge of the mop bucket 104 and covers the mop bucket 104 from the outside.

In 4 A device 10 for wringing out a wiping cloth 140 is shown with inserts 48, 50, 52 for the wiping bucket 104, which form the different chambers of the wiping bucket 104. The wiping bucket 104 is designed to 4 shown bucket inserts 48, 50, 52 in a form-fitting manner. For this purpose, corresponding form-fitting elements 72, 74, 76 are formed on the bucket inserts 48, 50, 52 and on the mop bucket 104 in order to enable a stable and reliable reception of the bucket inserts 48, 50, 52 in the mop bucket 104. Furthermore, 4 It can be seen that the first frame segment 12 is arranged on the first bucket insert 48, the second frame segment 16 on the second bucket insert 52, and the third frame segment 14 on the third bucket insert 50. The three bucket inserts 48, 50, 52 form the three chambers of the mop bucket 104. A first chamber 48 is provided for fresh mop water, preferably for water containing a cleaning solution, a second chamber 52 for rinsing the used mop 110, and a drying chamber 50, which collects the residual water escaping during wringing. After immersion and drying, the bottom fiber of the mop cloth 140 releases the residual water back into the mop bucket 104. The wiping system 100 effectively prevents the spread of dirt across the floor, as the wiping cloth 140 is both rinsed and then additionally cleaned by wiping it against the two wiper lips 24, 25. Thus, a perfectly cleaned wiping cloth 140 can be immersed in the fresh cleaning water again to achieve maximum cleaning results. This ensures that the floor is always cleaned with clean and fresh floor fibers.

The three bucket inserts 48, 50, and 52 can be removed individually from the mop bucket 104, allowing for individual handling. This saves additional water because not all bucket inserts need to be completely emptied, and heavy soiling of the fluid used to rinse the mop cloth does not require the additional cleaning water to be changed.

5 shows a further sectional view through a wiping system 100. With essentially the same structure as 2 executed, is in 5 , it can be seen how a mop 110 with a wiping cloth 140 held on the holding plate 112 of the mop 110 is dried after being immersed in one of the two liquid-filled bucket inserts 48, 52. Upon insertion into the fourth slot 47, the holding plate 112 is pressed by the spring elements 38 and the pressure rollers 30 against the wiper lips 22, 23, which free the wiping cloth 140 of the cleaning water. The cleaning water wiped off by the wiper lips 22, 23 is returned to the first bucket insert 48 via the return lines 54, 56. When the mop is inserted into the fifth slot 49, the holding plate 112 is pressed by the spring-loaded pressure rollers 32 against the wiper lips 24, 25, which free the wiper cloth 140 of the liquid for rinsing the wiper cloth 140. The liquid wiped off by the wiper lips 24, 25 is returned to the second bucket insert 52 via the return lines 58, 60. Furthermore, the dripping liquid is collected in the third bucket insert 50.

In 6 A preferred embodiment of a holding device 150 for a wiping cloth 140 is shown. The holding device 150 comprises a holding plate 112 with a first side 118, to which the wiping cloth 140 can be fixed. The first side 118 can also be referred to as the bottom side or underside of the holding plate 112. The holding plate 112 further has a second side 120 opposite the first side 118, on which a fastening element 114 for fastening a handle 116 of a mop 110 to the holding plate 112 is arranged. For this purpose, a receiving element 164 for receiving one end of the handle 116 is formed on the fastening element 114. The second side 120 can also be referred to as the top side of the holding plate 112. A first fixing means 122 is arranged on the first side 118 to reversibly and detachably fix the wiping cloth 140 to the holding plate 112. The first fixing means 122 comprises, in particular, a first hook-and-loop fastener 124 to fix the wiping cloth 140 to the first side 118 of the holding plate 112.

At least one second fixing means 134, preferably two second fixing means 134, 136, is arranged on the second side 120 of the holding plate 112. These fixing means are designed to fix end sections 130, 132 of the wiping cloth 140, which are folded over a first edge 148 of the holding plate 112 from the first side 118 to the second side 120. The second fixing means 134, 136 each comprise, in particular, a second hook-and-loop fastener 166 and a tensioning element 138, 139, which are arranged on the end regions 152, 154 of the holding plate 112. The tensioning elements 138, 139 each comprise a hinge 160 and a flap 162, which engage in the holding plate 112.

In 6 The holding device 150 is shown in a closed state, in which the wiping cloth 140 is received on the holding plate 112 and held in place by the clamping elements 138, 139. Curvatures 168 are formed on the clamping elements 138, 139 to allow the clamping elements 138, 139 to be easily released again.

The holding plate 112 has a long side 146 and a short side 144. A first edge 148 is formed on the short side 144, over which the wiping cloth 140 is guided from the first side 118 of the holding plate 112 to the second side 120. A second edge 149 is formed on the long side 146, at which the wiping cloth 140 protrudes laterally beyond the first side 118 of the holding plate 112.

Grooves 170 are formed on the second side 120 of the holding plate 112, into which insert elements 156 in the form of plastic strips 158 are inserted in order to assist the sliding or rolling of the holding plate 112 when the wiping cloth 140 is wringed out on a corresponding device 110 on a wiping bucket 104 and to minimize friction in this area.

The second fixing means 134, 136 and the insert elements 156 are preferably reversibly detachably attached to the holding plate 112, for example by a screw connection, in order to enable replacement of the elements 134, 136, 156, in order to be able to replace the individual element 134, 136, 156 in the event of damage and to avoid having to replace the entire holding device 150.

In 7 The holding device 150 is shown in an open state. It can be seen that the wiping cloth 140 has a retraction area 172 in its end sections 130, 132, in which the wiping cloth 140 has a smaller width. Furthermore, the end sections 130, 132 of the wiping cloth 140 are designed to be free of wiping fibers to enable easy attachment to the second fixing elements 134, 136.

8 shows an end region 152 of a holding device 150 for a mop 110 with an open clamping element 138. A fixation of the wiping cloth 140 to the holding plate 112 can be seen. For fixation, the end section 130 of the wiping cloth 140 is folded over the first edge 148 on the holding plate 112, attached to a second hook-and-loop fastener 166 on the second side 120 of the holding plate 112, and fixed by the clamping element 138. Furthermore, 3 It can be seen that the wiping cloth 140 has a recess 172 in its end section 130, in which the width of the wiping cloth 140 is reduced compared to the remaining width of the wiping cloth 140. The recess 172 area is also free of wiping fibers in order to reduce the thickness of the wiping cloth 140 in the end section 130 and thus facilitate its fixation to the tensioning element 138.

In 9 A holding plate 112 of a holding device 150 is shown in a schematic representation. It can be seen that first fixing means 122 in the form of a first hook-and-loop fastener 124 are arranged on the first side 118 of the holding plate 112, which faces the floor during wiping, in order to be able to fix the wiping cloth 140 to the holding plate 112. The first fixing means 122 have, in particular, two hook-and-loop strips 126, 128, which run parallel along the long side 146 of the holding plate 112 in order to fix the wiping cloth 140 over the longest possible distance. Alternatively, the first fixing means 122 can also be designed as a frame made of hook-and-loop material surrounding the first side 118 of the holding plate 112 or as a solid surface made of hook-and-loop material. Second fixing means 134, 136 are formed on the second side 120 of the holding plate 112. Each fixing means comprises a tensioning element 138, 139 for receiving the wiping cloth 140 after it has been folded around the first edge 148 on the second hook-and-loop fastener 166 of the holding plate 112 and for securing it in a force-fitting manner. This ensures that the wiping cloth 140 remains reliably fixed to the holding plate 112 even under high shear forces, which arise particularly when wringing out or wiping the wiping cloth 140 in the mop bucket.

In 10 A mop 110 is shown. The mop 110 comprises a holding device 150, a handle 116 and a wiping cloth 140, in particular a microfiber cloth 142, attached to the holding device 150. The handle 116 is connected by a first connecting element 176 formed on the handle 116 to a second connecting element 178 formed on the receiving element 164 by a positive or non-positive connection, for example by a screw connection, a clamp connection, a locking connection or a snap connection with the holding device 150.

To perform a cleaning operation, the mop 110 is first inserted into the first slot 42 and immersed in the cleaning water stored in the first bucket insert 48. When the mop 110 is pulled out of the first slot 42, the wiping fibers of the wiping cloth 140 are wiped off the first wiper lip 18. The first pressure roller 26 exerts pressure on the holding plate 112, in particular on the insert elements 156 arranged in the grooves 170 of the second side 120 of the holding plate 112. The insert elements roll on the pressure rollers 26 and thus press the fibers of the wiping cloth 140 against the first wiper lip 18.

The mop 110 is then inserted into the fourth slot 47, whereby the moisture of the wiping cloth 140 is further reduced by wiping against the third wiper lip 22 and the fourth wiper lip 23. Excess water is removed from the wiping cloth and returned to the first bucket insert 48 via the return lines 54, 56. A floor surface can then be mopped in the usual manner. After mopping, the mop is inserted into the second slot 44, whereby the wiping cloth 140, soiled by the wiping process, is cleaned in the liquid for rinsing the wiping cloth 140. Furthermore, any dirt and grime still present in the wiping cloth are wiped off the second wiper lip 20 and discharged into the second bucket insert 52.

The mop 110 is then inserted into the fifth slot 49, with the liquid for rinsing the mop 110 and any remaining dirt being returned to the second bucket insert 52 via the return lines 58, 60. This means that while the liquid for rinsing the mop 110 becomes dirty as the wiping process progresses, the wiping cloth 140 and the cleaning water stored in the first bucket insert 48 remain largely clean, thus achieving a particularly good cleaning result. Furthermore, frequent changing of the cleaning water is eliminated, as the clean cleaning water and the rinsing liquid always remain separate.

List of reference symbols

10

Device for wringing out a wiping cloth

12

first frame segment

14

third frame segment

16

second frame segment

18

first wiper lip

20

second wiper lip

22

third wiper lip

23

fourth wiper lip

24

fifth wiper lip

25

sixth wiper lip

26

first pressure roller

28

second pressure roller

30

third pressure roller

31

fourth pressure roller

32

fifth pressure roller

33

sixth pressure roller

34

first spring element

36

second spring element

38

third spring element

40

fourth spring element

42

first slot

44

second slot

46

third slot

47

fourth slot

48

first bucket insert / first chamber

49

fifth slot

50

third bucket insert / third chamber

52

second bucket insert / second chamber

54

first return

56

second return

58

third return

60

fourth return

62

first reception dome

64

second reception dome

66

first central axis

68

second central axis

70

Central bridge

72

first form-locking element

74

second form-locking element

76

third form-locking element

100

Wiping system

102

Lid

104

Bucket / mop bucket

106

Fastening mechanism

107

Handle

108

clamping device

109

handle

110

mop

112

retaining plate

114

Fastening element

116

stalk

118

first page / subpage

120

second side / top

122

first fixative

124

first Velcro fastener

126

first strip

128

second stripe

130

first final section

132

second final section

134

second fixative

136

second fixative

138

first clamping element

139

second clamping element

140

Wipe

142

Microfiber cloth

144

short side

146

long side

148

first edge

149

second edge

150

Holding device

152

first end area

154

second end area

156

Insert element

158

plastic strips

160

hinge

162

flap

164

Receiving element

166

second Velcro fastener

168

bulge

170

Grooves

172

catchment area

176

first connecting element

178

second connecting element

α

Angle of the third and fifth wiper lips

β

Angle of the fourth and sixth wiper lips

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Cited patent literature

• US 2008 / 0 006 640 A1 [0010]
• GB 2 323 776 A [0011]

Claims (13)

A mop bucket (104) for a mop system (100), comprising: - a first chamber (48) for receiving mop water, - a second chamber (52) for receiving a liquid for rinsing a mop (110) after a cleaning operation, and at least - a third chamber (50) arranged between the first chamber (48) and the second chamber (52) for drying a mop cloth (140) of the mop (110), wherein - the first chamber (48) and the second chamber (52) are separated and spatially spaced from one another by the third chamber (50). Mop bucket (104) Claim 1 , wherein the at least three chambers (48, 50, 52) of the mop bucket (104) are designed as bucket inserts (48, 50, 52) which are arranged in the mop bucket (104). Mop bucket (104) Claim 2 , wherein the bucket inserts (48, 50, 42) are positively received in the mop bucket (104) by form-locking elements (72, 74, 76). Mop bucket (104) after one of the Claims 1 until 3 , wherein the mop bucket (104) has a lid (102) with which an opening of the mop bucket (104) can be closed. Mop bucket (104) Claim 4 , wherein at least a first slot (42), a second slot (44) and a third slot (46) are formed in the lid (102) for introducing the mop (110) into the different chambers (48, 50, 52) of the mop bucket (104). Mop bucket (104) Claim 5 , wherein the first slot (42) and/or the second slot (44) is T-shaped. Mop bucket (104) Claim 5 or 6 , wherein the third slot (46) is H-shaped. Mop bucket (104) after one of the Claims 4 until 7 , wherein a fastening mechanism (106) is formed on the mop bucket (104) and/or on the lid (102) in order to connect the lid (102) and the mop bucket (104) to one another in a force-fitting and/or form-fitting and reversibly detachable manner. Mop bucket (104) Claim 8 , wherein the fastening mechanism (106) comprises a clamping device (108) with which the lid (102) can be clamped against the mop bucket (104). Mop bucket (104) Claim 9 , wherein handles (107) are formed on the clamping device (108) in order to be able to carry the mop bucket (104). Mop bucket (104) after one of the Claims 1 until 10 , wherein a handle (109) is attached to the mop bucket (104) in order to be able to carry the mop bucket (104). A mop system (100) comprising: - a mop (110) with a holding plate (112), a mop cloth (140) which is fixable or fixed to a first side (118) of the holding plate (112) and a handle (116) which is fixable or fixed to a second side (120) of the holding plate (112), - a mop bucket (104) according to one of the Claims 1 until 10 , and - a device (10) for wringing out a wiping cloth (140) placed on the wiping bucket (104) or at least partially integrated into the wiping bucket (104). Wiper system (100) after Claim 12 , wherein the device (10) for wringing out a wiping cloth (140) is integrated into a lid (102) of the wiping bucket.